POLKA MUSICIANS DATABASE

Last updated 06 May 2008

This database listing is the property of the Polish American Journal. Any reproduction, republication or use of this information without the written consent of the Polish American Journal, Steve Litwin or Mark Kohan, is strictly prohibited.

Copyright 2007 Polish American Journal

Back to the Polka Musician Database Main Page


  • Kaczmarczyk,Jr., Ed
    Place of Birth: New Castle, PA
    DOB: 10/16/68
    Instruments: Drums,
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Crusade
    Also performed with:
    Honors: IPA album of Year -Pure Energy, ,
    Information:
    E-mail: kaz1068@yahoo.com
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Utopia - Runner -1998
    2. - In Your Face -Sunshine -1997
    3. - Pure Energy -Mungry Records -1994

  • Kaliszewski, Hank
    Place of Birth: Chicago
    DOB:
    Instruments: Accordion,
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Bal-Aires
    Also performed with:
    Honors:
    Information:
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - A Groovin' Polka Style - Bel-Aire 4005
    2. - The Modern Sound of Polkas -Bel-Aire 4003
    3. - -

  • Kaminski, James
    Place of Birth: Lackawanna, NY
    DOB:
    Instruments: Concertina, Accordion
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Steel City Brass
    Also performed with: Nickel City Boys
    Honors:
    Information:
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Lovesick Polka (45) - LeManns
    2. - -
    3. - -

  • Kaminski, Stephen
    14 Regal Dr
    Monmouth, NJ 08852
    Phone: 732-438-6846
    Place of Birth:Perth Amboy, NJ
    DOB: 01/07/66
    Instruments: Saxophone, Clarinet
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band:Jan Lewan Orch.
    Also performed with: TKO, Magitones, Jimmy Sturr, Silvertones
    Honors: Grammy Nom. 1995
    Information:
    E-mail: stephenkmusic@aol.com
    Web page: StephenKaminskimusic.com
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Stephen Kaminski & the Dream Team - 1997
    2. - You're Invited to a Polish Wedding with Jan Lewan - 2000
    3. - Merry Christmas from JLO - 2000

    • Kania, Al

  • Kane, John
    3226 Birney Ave
    Minooka, PA, 18505
    Phone: 570-342-2757
    Place of Birth: Scranton, PA
    DOB: 7/20/1961
    Instruments: Bass, Tuba
    Vocalist: No
    Primary Band: Brass Majors
    Also performed with: George Tarasek and the Polka Partners,Polka Sonic Orchestra, Eddie Lubash and his Polka All Stars, Jan Lewan, Al Wanyo and the Polka Kats, Walter Nepaski and the Electric City Buzz, Glenn Micheals Orchestra
    Honors: , ,
    Information:
    E-mail: minooka1@verizon.net
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Introducing the Brass Majors - Lemans LR-1026 -1984
    2. - Walter Nepaski and the Electric City Buzz - Get Buzzed -Scran-Tone Records -1994
    3. - -

  • Kantor, Matthew "Red"
    Place of Birth: Buffalo, NY
    DOB:
    Instruments: na,
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Eddie Olinski Orchestra
    Also performed with:
    Honors: ,
    Information:
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Polka A Go Go - Dala
    2. - Two Guys from Buffalo -Dala
    3. - -

  • Karas, John
    Place of Birth: Buffalo, NY
    DOB: 6/10/48
    Instruments: Clarinet, Sax, Trumpet
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Jimmy Sturr
    Also performed with: G-Notes
    Honors: 10 Grammys, PAW Readers Poll,
    Information:Performed on every Jimmy Sturr recording from 1979
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - At Last - G-Notes
    2. - Encore -G-Notes
    3. - Dance With Me -Jimmy Sturr

  • Karas, Tom
    Phone:
    Place of Birth: Buffalo, NY
    DOB: 3/28/46
    DOD:1/26/01
    Instruments: Accordion, Keyboards
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Jan Lewan
    Also performed with: G-Notes, Jimmy Sturr
    Honors: 5 Grammys
    Information:Performed on every Jimmy Sturr recording from 1984 to 1990, known for developing his triple bellow shake work on the accordion
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - At Last - G-Notes
    2. - Encore -G-Notes
    3. - Nite Life -G-Notes

  • Karasek, Mark A.
    815 North 35th St
    Omaha, NE, 68131
    Phone: 402-932-8107
    Place of Birth: Omaha, NE
    DOB: 08/30/1959
    Instruments: Accordion, Button Box
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Uff-Da
    Also performed with: South Side Connection,Polka Tones, Bobby Z Band, Math Sladky,Jim Bochnicek Orch,Joey Tomsic,Jolly Yanks, Frank Yankovic
    Honors: Champion Button Box player-Ironworld, MN, Champion Chromatic player -Fontana, CA, Champion Piano Accordion player -Old Tyme Music Fest-Iowa
    Information:
    E-mail: MKARASEK1@aol.com
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Mark Karasek Plays Music from Europe Vol. I - 1989
    2. - Stan & Mark - Omaha's Best Kept Secret -1993
    3. - Mark & Milo Karasek - Family Tradition -1996

  • Karski, Dennis R.
    563 Lockport St
    Youngstown, NY, 14174
    Phone: 716-745-7360
    Place of Birth: Niagara Falls, NY
    DOB: 1/31/43
    Instruments: Drums,
    Vocalist: No
    Primary Band:
    Also performed with: Dave Gawronski Orch.
    Honors: , ,
    Information:
    E-mail: Snareboy@AOL
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Mamo Moja Mamo - Dala Records 1960s
    2. - -
    3. - -

  • Kartanowicz, Raymond
    118 Southport Ct
    Smithville, NJ, 08205
    Phone: 609-748-9644
    Place of Birth: Jersey City, NJ
    DOB: 8/5/1942
    Instruments: Drums,
    Vocalist: No
    Primary Band: Gene Mendalski and the G Men
    Also performed with: Bernie Witkowski Orch, Jimmy Sturr Orch., Johnny Bud Orch.
    Honors: Grammy Nomination - Moldie Oldie Golden Goodies Gene Mendalski-1989, ,
    Information:
    E-mail: raykart6@msn.com
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Moldie Oldie Golden Goodies Gene Mendalski- Starr 1989
    2. - Music Makes the World Go Round Gene Mendalski -Starr 1992
    3. - Chicken Hop Polka Bernie Witkowski -Stella Records 1963

  • Karwowski, Chris
    22-05 Himrod St
    Ridgewood, NY,
    Phone:
    Place of Birth: Queens, NY
    DOB: 01/27/1958
    Instruments: Accordion, Concertina, piano
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Mike Niemiec's Variety Band
    Also performed with: The Hitmen, Jolly Rich
    Honors: , ,
    Information:
    E-mail: CJK@JUNO.COM
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - The Variety Band 2000 -
    2. - Old Country -Transaudio 1984
    3. - Long Island Dominos -Lemans 1979

  • Kaspro, Ed
    Lake Elsinore, CA,
    Phone: 714-726-6743
    Place of Birth: Buffalo, NY
    DOB:
    Instruments: Accordion, Bass
    Vocalist: No
    Primary Band: Jumping Jacks
    Also performed with: Goral Boys, G-Notes,Hi-Notes, Bob Zesut, Roger and the Villagers, The Polka Family
    Honors: , ,
    Information:
    E-mail: edkaspro@juno.com
    Web page: www.5pillars.com/edkaspro
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - -
    2. - -
    3. - -

  • Kasprzak, Tom
    Phone:
    Place of Birth: Toledo,OH
    DOB:
    Instruments: Trumpet, Accordion,Piano
    Vocalist: No
    Primary Band: Ken Kosinski & his Starlighters
    Also performed with:
    Honors: , ,
    Information:
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Polka 67 -
    2. - -
    3. - -

    • Kempinski, Mitch

    Kempinski, Tony

  • Kenderes, Roger
    16205 Mt. Nimbus St
    Fountain Valley, CA,
    Phone:
    Place of Birth: Johnson City, NY
    DOB: 5/6/38
    Instruments: Accordion, keyboard, bass,concertina
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Roger & The Villagers
    Also performed with:
    Honors:
    Information:The Villagers appeared in the MGM movie "Let's Get Harry" starring Mark Harmon, Gary Busie, Robert Duval, and Ben Johnson. They are the band playing in the last scene which is a party at the local VFW to celebrate Harry's (Mark Harmon) return home.
    E-mail: rogvill@aol.com
    Web page: Roger and the Villagers
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Viva Villagers Ray Records-1976
    2. - Comin' Home Ameritone -1983
    3. - Pacific Polkas Abacab Recordings -1994

  • Killian, Jim
    Phone:
    Place of Birth: Chicago, IL
    DOB: 10/2/1945
    Instruments: Drums,
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Jerry Zahara's Happy Stars
    Also performed with: Casey Homel, Joe Walega, Pensionares
    Honors: UPA Favorite Drummer September, 27 1986,
    Information:
    E-mail: jkilian45@yahoo.com
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Polka Recording You’ve Been Asking For - Bel-Aire - 1978
    2. - Happy Stars Go Original -Bel-Aire - 1980
    3. - 20th Anniversary Album -Bel-Aire - 1989

  • Killian John
    Phone:
    Place of Birth: Buffalo, NY
    DOB:
    DOD:Deceased
    Instruments: Trumpet
    Vocalist:
    Primary Band: Dynatones
    Also performed with:
    Honors:
    Information:
    E-mail:
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. -
    2. -
    3. -

  • King, Wash
    151 Fourth St
    Coaldale, PA, 18218
    Phone:
    Place of Birth: Coaldale, PA
    DOB: 6/24/1930
    Instruments: Tenor Saxophone, Clarinet
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: King Brothers
    Also performed with: Jan Lewan Band, John Stanky & Coalminers, Pennsylvanis Villagers
    Honors: Recorded on Lewan Grammy Nom. album, ,
    Information:
    E-mail:
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Happy Tappy - Kings Brothers
    2. - King Brothers at Home -King Brothers
    3. - Seven Visitors -King Brothers

  • Klemenz, David
    Phone:
    Place of Birth: Buffalo, NY
    DOB: 09/12/1968
    Instruments: Drums, Bass, Keyboard, Trumpet
    Vocalist:
    Primary Band: None
    Also performed with: Big Steve, Dynatones, Steel City Brass, Happy Richie, Jersey Polka Richie, G-notes
    Honors: Grammy Award, ,
    Information:
    E-mail: ICOMMERCE@VERIZON.NET
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Big Steve's Back -
    2. - Dynatones Sneak Preview -
    3. - Ostanek's Polka and Friends -

  • Kiewicz, Tadziu
    4948 Birch Bay Lane
    LasVegas, NV, 89130
    Phone: 702-655-8464
    Place of Birth: Chicago, IL
    DOB: 9/23/1942
    Instruments: Concertina, Keyboard
    Vocalist: No
    Primary Band: Jimmie Mieszala's Music Explosion
    Also performed with: 47st St Concertina Club, Chet Lasik's Concertina Jamboree, Dial-A-Tones, Chicago's Milwaukee Ave, Little Richard Towalski, Chicago Polka Gents, Stas' Bulanda's Allstars, Joe Walega's Happy Hearts, Ed Klish & the Midnighters, Chet Kowalkowski's Polish Carolers
    Honors: , ,
    Information:
    E-mail: vegastanna1@cox.net
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - 47th St Concertina Jamboree - Chicago Records-1975
    2. - Polka Show on the Go -CAJI Records-1981
    3. - Concertina's at Svoboda's -Chicago Records-1982

  • Klimczak, Ed
    770 North Woodhill Dr
    Amherst, OH, 44001
    Phone: 440-985-2461
    Place of Birth: Lorain, OH
    DOB: 9/22/1960
    Instruments: Accordion, Drums, Organ
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: The Casuals - An American Polka Band
    Also performed with: Ed Klimczak Family Band
    Honors: , ,
    Information:
    E-mail: edklimczak@netscape.net
    Web page: www.edklimczak.com
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Ed 2000 Ed Klimczak Family Music - Peppermint Prod - 2000
    2. - Let's Get Casual - The Casuals -Peppermint Prod - 2001
    3. - Polka Karaoke - The Casuals -Casual Time Records - 2002

  • Kliszak, Casey
    Phone:
    Place of Birth: Depew, NY
    Instruments: concertina
    Vocalist: No
    Primary Band: Happy Richie's Polka Band
    Also performed with: Sunshine, Ampol Tones
    Honors:
    Information:
    E-mail:
    Web page:
    DISCOGRAPHY

  • Klocko, Stan
    Conklin, MI,
    Phone:
    Place of Birth: Grand Rapids, MI
    DOB: 3/13/57
    Instruments: Trumpet,
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Gerry Kaminski's MerryMakers
    Also performed with:
    Honors: , ,
    Information:
    E-mail: SKLOCKO@aol.com
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - -
    2. - -
    3. - -

  • Knoop, Johnny
    Place of Birth:
    DOD:Deceased
    Instruments: Piano, Solovox
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Johnnie Bomba Orchestra
    Also performed with:
    Honors: , ,
    Information:With Bomba Orchestra 1960s-1990s
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - My Little Star -
    2. - Tangos, Waltzes, Obereks -
    3. - -

  • Kohan, Kyle
    30 Quail Run
    Orchard Park, NY 14127
    Phone: (716) 649-6712
    Place of Birth: Hamburg, NY
    DOB: 08/08/59
    Instruments: clarinet, sax
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Steel City Brass
    Also performed with:
    Honors:
    Information:
    E-mail: mkohan@aol.com
    Web page:
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. Polish Picnic Favorites, Vol. 2 - Sunshine 2002
    2. Polish Picnic Favorites -Ethnic World Records
    3. Polish Village Christmas - Sunshine

  • Kohan, Mark
    30 Quail Run
    Orchard Park, NY 14127
    Phone: (716) 649-6712
    Place of Birth: Lackawanna, NY
    DOB:03/24/60
    Instruments: concertina, guitar, accordion, drums
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Steel City Brass
    Also performed with:
    Honors: Buffalo Music Hall of Fame Inductee, 2003; numerous NYSCA and NEA grants.
    Information: Editor-in-Chief Polish American Journal
    E-mail: mkohan@aol.com
    Web page:
    1. Polish Picnic Favorites, Vol. 2 - Sunshine 2002
    2. Polish Picnic Favorites -Ethnic World Records
    3. Polish Village Christmas - Sunshine

  • Koldon, Joesph J.
    Place of Birth: Chicago, IL
    DOB: 3/19/29
    DOD: 6/16/80
    Instruments: Accordion,
    Vocalist:
    Primary Band: Li'l Wally Jagiello 1954-65
    Also performed with: Marion Lush and the Musical Stars 1965-68, Li'l RIchard Towalski 1968-80
    Honors: Sideman of the Month-Sept. 1965
    Information:Joe started performing with Frank Sloboda and joined Li'l Wally in 1954
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - -
    2. - -
    3. - -

    • Komrada, Alfred

  • Konkol, Kathy
    Phone: 715-344-8063
    Place of Birth: Marshfield, WI
    DOB: 9/21/1975
    Instruments: Drums, Reeds
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Richie Yurkovich & Polkarioty
    Also performed with: Jim Pekol Orch., Scott Bixby Band
    Honors: , ,
    Information:
    E-mail: princess@polkarioty.com
    Web page: Polkarioty.Com
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Polkarioty - RY Productions - 2004
    2. - -
    3. - -

  • Konopka, Mickey
    Wyandotte, MI,
    Phone:
    Place of Birth: Wyandotte, MI
    DOB: 12/30/1945
    Instruments: Alto Sax,
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Kavaliers
    Also performed with: Blue Velvet
    Honors: , ,
    Information:
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - It's About Time - 1991
    2. - -
    3. - -

  • Korch, Dave
    49 Flint Ridge Dr
    Reading, PA, 19607
    Phone: 610-775-8954
    Place of Birth: Pottstown, PA
    DOB: 01/22/1954
    Instruments: Trumpet,
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Melody Kings
    Also performed with: Brass Works, Johnny Haas
    Honors: , ,
    Information:
    E-mail: Dkorch1@aol.com
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - On the road with the Brass Works - 1976
    2. - Coming At You -1978
    3. - Polkamotion with the Brass Works -1980

  • Kordelewski, Chester
    Place of Birth: Bridgeport, IL
    DOD:Deceased
    Instruments: Accordion, Solovox
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Johnnie Bomba Orchestra
    Also performed with:
    Honors: , ,
    Information:with Bomba Orchestra 1946 to 1990
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - 78-RainRain/Hej Tam Na Gouze - 1950
    2. - Lovers Polka -1951
    3. - My Little Star -

  • Korosa, Eddie
    Place of Birth: Chicago, IL
    DOB: 7/5/18
    DOD: Deceased
    Instruments: Button Box,
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Eddie Korosa & the Merry Makers
    Also performed with:
    Honors:
    Information:
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Fifteen Great Polkas - Jay Jay -5108 - 1975
    2. - Ron Terry Presents -Dyno -1964
    3. - Baby Doll POlka -Balkan -1952

  • Koryluk, Nick

    Hicksville, NY,
    Phone: (516) 822-2490
    Place of Birth: Hicksville, NY
    DOB: 1/31/1987
    Instruments: Accordion, Trumpet, Bass, Concertina
    Vocalist:
    Primary Band: Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push
    Also performed with:
    Honors: , ,
    Information:
    E-mail: kliq87@hotmail.com
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - -
    2. - -
    3. - -

  • Kosinski, Dennis
    Phone:
    Place of Birth: Toledo,OH
    DOB: 04/13/1946
    DOD:11/02/96
    Instruments: Drums,
    Vocalist: No
    Primary Band: Belvelderre's
    Also performed with: Ray Price
    Honors: , ,
    Information:Composer "Polka 67:
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - -
    2. - -
    3. - -

  • Kosinski, Ken
    Phone:
    Place of Birth: Toledo,OH
    DOB: 09/14/1947
    Instruments: Sax, Clarinet
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Ken Kosinski & his Starlighters
    Also performed with:
    Honors: , ,
    Information:
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Starlighters Polka - TTASK label
    2. - Polka 67 -TTASK label
    3. - -

    • Koslosky, Bernie

  • Koslosky, Randy
    490 Shelbourne Dr.
    Pittsburgh, PA 15239
    Phone: 412-798-1342
    Place of Birth: Jeannette, PA
    DOB: 10/25/62
    Instruments: Accordion, Piano
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band:Henny & the Versa Js
    Also performed with: Energy, The Sounds
    Honors:IPA Album of the Year (Pure Energy) - 1993 Energy, UPA Piano Player of the Year, Stashamundo
    Information:
    E-mail: rkoslosky@compunetix.com
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. -Come On Over, Versa Js -Jazzo 2004
    2. -Mother's Hands, Versa Js -Jazzo 1998
    3. -Pure Energy, Energy - Mungry Records 1993

  • Kostek, Tom
    17 Arrowhead Dr
    Hadley, MA, 1035
    Phone: 413-586-6673
    Place of Birth: Wesfield, MA
    DOB: 10/20/1951
    Instruments: Accordion, Concertina
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Billy Belina and Bay State
    Also performed with: Sounds Unlimited, Heavy Chicago
    Honors: , ,
    Information:
    E-mail: kostek@postoffice.worldnet.att.net
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Golden Brass - Steljo -1970
    2. - New Brass Polka Joy -Bel-Aire -1971
    3. - Lite & Lively -Heavy Chi -Halo -1976

  • Kowalkowski, Chet
    17115 W. 143rd St
    Lockport, IL, 60441
    Phone: 815-838-4764
    Place of Birth: Lockport, IL
    DOB: 6/12/39
    Instruments: Trumpet,
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: None at this time
    Also performed with: Paliga Brothers, Jodlowski's Vibrasounds, Jimmy Mieszala's Music Explosion, Eddie Blazonczyk's Versatones
    Honors: Trumpet Player of the Year 1988, IPA Pplka Music Hall of Fame -1991, Selective List Library of Congress -1993
    Information:
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Polka Tour - Bel-Aire -1966
    2. - Kolberg Sampler -Pol Comm. of Buffalo -1990
    3. - Memories of Marion -Bel-Aire -1994

  • Kowiak, Doug
    Place of Birth: Lackawanna, NY
    DOB:
    Instruments: Clarinet, Sax
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Steel City Brass
    Also performed with:
    Honors:
    Information:
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Lovesick Polka (45) - Lemanns
    2. - -
    3. - -

  • Kozacko, Dick
    800 Underwood Ave
    Elimra, NY, 14905
    Phone: 607-733-7138
    Place of Birth: Springfield, MA
    DOB: 5/7/36
    Instruments: Sax-Tenor,
    Vocalist: No
    Primary Band: None
    Also performed with: Eddie Smigielski & the Merry Musicians
    Honors: Columnist-Original Polka Guide Magazine,
    Information:Band Booking Agent for Soaring Polka Assoc. Elmira, NY
    E-mail: rkozacko@stny.rr.com
    Web page: Kozacko.com
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - -
    2. - -
    3. - -

  • Kozicki, Leon
    13405 Tall Pines Lane
    Plainfield, IL 60544
    Phone:
    Place of Birth: Chicago, IL
    DOB: 7/4
    Instruments: Clarinet - Sax
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Lee's Dynatones
    Also performed with: Joe Pat Orchestra
    Honors: IPA Hall of Fame 1977, 3 UPA Nominations- Radio DJ, Musician, Man of the Year, Radio Station with Chet Gulinski
    Information:Band Booking Agent for Soaring Polka Assoc. Elmira, NY
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - -
    2. - -
    3. - -

  • Krajewski, Randy
    Place of Birth: Toledo, Ohio
    DOB:
    Instruments: Accordion, Concertina
    Vocalist:
    Primary Band: Crusade
    Also performed with: Holy Toledo
    Honors:
    Information:
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Utopia - Sunshine
    2. - -
    3. - -

  • Krawisz, John S.
    1441 Shaman Dr.
    Bolingbrook, IL, 60490
    Phone: 630-759-0843 or 630-334-2941
    Place of Birth: Chicago, IL
    DOB: 9/5/1964
    Instruments: Accordion, Piano, an many other instruments
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Freeze Dried
    Also performed with: Chicago's Milwaukee Ave
    Honors: USPA 2003 Song of year-Angelina, 2003 USPA Album of the Year - Deliberate Confusion, 2003 IPA Song of the Year-Angelina Song
    Information:
    E-mail: krawisz35@sbcglobal.net
    Web page: Freezedried
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Artistically Challenged - Chicago Records -2000
    2. - Deliberate Confusion -Freeze Dried - 2003
    3. - -

  • Krolikowski, Edward
    Phone:
    Place of Birth:
    DOB:
    Instruments: ,
    Vocalist:
    Primary Band:
    Also performed with:
    Honors:
    Information:
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - -
    2. - -
    3. - -

    • Krupka, Bobby "Flash"

  • Krupski (Krew), Allen
    395 Shanley St
    Cheektowaga, NY, 14206
    Phone: 716-892-1402
    Place of Birth: Buffalo,NY
    DOB: 09/21/1952
    Instruments: Bass, Guitar, Drums
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Krew Brothers
    Also performed with: G-Notes, Solo Act
    Honors: , ,
    Information:Currently performing solo act, 40's to the 90's, also Elvis Impersonator
    E-mail: lucy@bluemoon.net
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Yes, We Are All Brothers -
    2. - Polka Recipe -
    3. - A Lively Polka Session -Steljo

    • Krupski, Anthony

    Krupski, Dennis

    Krupski, Donald

    Krupski, Gary

    Krupski, Ricky

  • Kruzel, Gloria "K"
    Wilkes-Barre, PA,
    Phone:
    Place of Birth:
    DOB:
    Instruments: ,
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Syl Rutkoski Orchestra
    Also performed with:
    Honors: , ,
    Information:
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Polka Sweetheart - Ridge Records
    2. - -
    3. - -

  • Kryk, Gerald M.
    5530 West Shore Drive
    New Port Richey, FL 34652
    Phone: 727-841-8888
    Place of Birth: Rochester, NY
    DOB: 2/25/43
    Instruments: Sax, Clarinet
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: None
    Also performed with: John Stevens Doubleshot, Brass Magic,Bee Sharps, Marty Swiatek & RBO, Memory Makers, Dick Pillar, Sunshine State Express, & Hy Tones
    Honors: , ,
    Information:
    E-mail: kryk@earthlink.net
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Let's Get Together - Memory Makers
    2. - Happy Holidays -Memory Makers
    3. - Hudson Avenue -HyTones

  • Krzebiot, Edward "Slats"
    Phone:
    Place of Birth: Chicago, IL
    DOB: 09/10/1914
    DOD:03/26/92
    Instruments: Concertina, Drums
    Vocalist: No
    Primary Band: 47th Street Concertina Club Band
    Also performed with: Various
    Honors: UPA Special Rcognition Award -1982, Mother Theresa Home Appreciation- 1980,
    Information:
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - 47th Street Concertina Club - Chicago Polkas LP7600-1979
    2. - Concertina Pandemonium -Chicago Polkas LP7601-1980
    3. - Concertinas Galore -Chicago Polkas LP 7604-1983

    • Krzeminski, "Big" Steve

  • Krzeszewski, Jim "Jimmy K"
    Flat Rock, MI,
    Phone: 734-783-0333
    Place of Birth: Saginaw,MI
    DOB: 10/11/59
    Instruments: Accordion, Bass
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Toledo Polkamotion
    Also performed with: Mark Janson & the Brass Express ,Jimmy K & Power Play, Jim Krzeszewski's Harmony Jac's, Polish Kid, Dynabrass
    Honors:
    Information:
    E-mail: jimk@jimmykpolkas.com
    Web page: Jimmy K Polkas
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Hey Diddle Diddle - Frankenmuth Records -1997
    2. - Polka Experience -Sound Records -1981
    3. - -

  • Kubritski (Marzuchowski), Jean Marie
    Phone: 201-814-0030
    Place of Birth:NEWARK, N.J.
    DOB:8/30/61
    Instruments: CONCERTINA, ACCORDION, GUITAR
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Pennsylvania Merrymakers
    Also performed with: Syl Rutkoski
    Honors: USPA #1, 1983
    Information:
    E-mail: JEAN KUBRITSKI MARZURCHOWSKI
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Little Polish Girl Sings - Stella
    2. - Pennsylvania Merrymakers/Johnny & His Golden Trumpet-Stella
    3. - Little Polish Girl -Ridge Records

  • Kucharski, Jim "Chainsaw"
    Phone:
    Place of Birth: Chicago, IL
    DOB: 08/10/1966
    Instruments: Bass Guitar, Upright Bass, Tuba, Drums,Piano
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Dual Image
    Also performed with: Joe Walega, Windy City Brass,Chicago's Milwaukee Ave, Stas Golonka, Ampol-Aires, The Good Times, Take Five
    Honors: UPA bass player of year 1997, ,
    Information:
    E-mail: jksaw@interlync.com
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Who's Buddy Bob? - Sunshine -1998
    2. - Take Five Comes Alive - Sunshine -1996
    3. - Love, Marriage & More -Good Times -1995

  • Kuczmarski, Andrew
    82 CROYDON DR
    Depew, NY, 14043
    Phone: 716-681-2605
    Place of Birth: Depew, NY
    DOB: 09-24-1984
    Instruments: Drums,
    Vocalist:
    Primary Band: Phocus
    Also performed with: Honky Hoppers, Buffalo Concertina All Stars,Cityside
    Honors: 2005 - 2ND MOST REQUESTED SONG IN CHICAGO, ILL,
    Information:
    E-mail: DRUMANDY505@VERIZON. NET
    Web page: WWW.GEOCITIES.COM/TAKE2POLKA
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Phocus - In Focus - Sunshine - 2005
    2. - -
    3. - -

  • Kulik, Joe
    7960 Highland Hill Court
    Parma, OH
    Phone:
    Place of Birth: Cleveland, OH
    DOB: 6/28/58
    Instruments: Trumpet
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Tower City Drive
    Also performed with: Dynasounds
    Honors:
    Information:
    E-mail:
    Web page:
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. -
    2. -
    3. -

    • Kurdziel, David "Nigel"

    Kurdziel, Eugene "Gino"

  • Kurdziel, Kevin J.
    21 Union Place
    Bloomfield, NJ, 7003
    Phone: 973-338-9022
    Place of Birth: Buffalo, NY
    DOB:
    Instruments: Accordion, Concertina, Bass
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Musicalaires, Variety, Jolly Rich and the Polka Stars
    Also performed with: Freddy K Band ,Dynatones, Chicago Push, Brass Works, Chuck Pendrak, Rhythm and Sound
    Honors: 1990 Grammy nominee
    Information:
    E-mail: kkurdziel@yahoo.com
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - When the Band Plays a Polka - Dynatones -1990
    2. - Power of 10 -Dynatones -1988
    3. - 30 Years with the Freddy K Band -Freddy K -1998

    • Kurdziel, Mike

  • Kurdziel, Sr., Richard
    88 Roncroff Dr
    North Tonawanda, NY, 14120
    Phone: 716-694-8549
    Place of Birth: Buffalo, NY
    DOB: 9/27/46
    Instruments: Concertina, Accordion,Keyboards
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Honky Hoppers
    Also performed with: Buffalo Hi-Notes, Mix n Match
    Honors:
    Information:
    E-mail: rkurdziel.inc@moog.com
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Old Fashioned Polkas - Sunshine Records -1999
    2. - All Dressed Up-No Place to Go -Sunshine Records -1995
    3. - Jolly Times w Li'l Wally -Jay Jay -1996

    • Kurr, Eddie

  • Kusek, Richie
    Phone:
    Place of Birth: Hazleton, PA
    DOB: 06-06-28
    DOD 11-23-97
    Instruments: Bass, upright,
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: The Hi-Hats
    Also performed with: The Swingmasters, Cheeko and the Naturals,. The Pulaski Taverneers
    Honors: , ,
    Information:Was the Originator of the Swingmasters” who later after his retirement from the band, went on to become The Polski Swingmasters
    E-mail: Tommekayex@hotmail.com
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Introducing The Hi-Hats - Rave Records - 1963
    2. - -
    3. - -

  • Kutta, Eddie
    905 S. Edward
    Mt. Prospect, IL, 60056
    Phone:
    Place of Birth: Chicago, IL
    DOB: 04/02/1926
    Instruments: Accordion, Keyboard
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Down Memory Lane-Young At Heart
    Also performed with: Eddie, Kutta, Lil Wally,
    Honors: , ,
    Information:
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - - Jay Jay Records
    2. - -Chicago Records
    3. - -Polka Artists

  • Kuzma, Big "John"
    Place of Birth: Buffalo, NY
    DOB:
    Instruments: Sax, Clarinet
    Vocalist:
    Primary Band: Eddie Olinski Orchestra
    Also performed with:
    Honors:
    Information:
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Polka a Go Go - Dala 347
    2. - -
    3. - -


 This Polka Musican Database is provided as a service. The Polish American Journal and the Polka Musician Database committee are not responsible for errors, incorrect or blank entries.

 To submit your information or add to existing information, select PMD FORM for a submission form. To request a form by email, send an email to: PAJPOLKA@VERIZON.NET with PMD in the subject of the email.



Back to the Polka Musician Database Main Page


Back to Steve's Main Polka Page


Back to the Polish American Journal Main Page



© Polish American Journal